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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling

Fulton County, Illinois · about 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)

Caution

Calm tomorrow morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today3 mphNNW
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:15 pm

About Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling

Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling is a lake in Fulton County, Illinois, covering about 1,060 acres.

It stretches about 5.1 miles end to end with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 560 ft above sea level. Canton lies about 4.3 miles to the northwest. Peoria, the nearest city, is about 23 miles northeast.

Size
About 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 23 miles
End to end
About 5.1 miles
Elevation
About 560 ft
County
Fulton County

The lake from above

1 2 miles N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Expect the usual Illinois mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.

  • Largemouth bass
  • Crappie
  • Bluegill and sunfish
  • Catfish

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Saturday 48° / 24° 3 mph NNW Sunny
Sunday 50° / 25° 0 mph Sunny

Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling

  • Cantonabout 4.3 mi northwest
  • Glasfordabout 8.5 mi northeast
  • Lewistownabout 9.8 mi southwest
  • Manitoabout 10 mi southeast
  • Peorianearest city, about 23 mi northeast

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Questions about Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling

What fish are in Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling?

Lakes like Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling?

About 1,060 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling?

Canton is about 4.3 miles northwest; Glasford is about 8.5 miles northeast.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling?

Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.

Lake Duck Creek Station Cooling on your phone

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